Definitions for: Politics


[n] the profession devoted to governing and to political affairs
[n] the study of government of states and other political units
[n] the opinion you hold with respect to political questions
[n] social relations involving authority or power



Webster (1913) Definition: Pol"i*tics, n. [Cf. F. politique, Gr. ? (sc.?). See
Politic.]
1. The science of government; that part of ethics which has
to do with the regulation and government of a nation or
state, the preservation of its safety, peace, and
prosperity, the defense of its existence and rights
against foreign control or conquest, the augmentation of
its strength and resources, and the protection of its
citizens in their rights, with the preservation and
improvement of their morals.

2. The management of a political party; the conduct and
contests of parties with reference to political measures
or the administration of public affairs; the advancement
of candidates to office; in a bad sense, artful or
dishonest management to secure the success of political
candidates or parties; political trickery.

When we say that two men are talking politics, we
often mean that they are wrangling about some mere
party question. --F. W.
Robertson.

Synonyms: government, political relation, political science, political sympathies

See Also: geopolitics, opinion, persuasion, practical politics, profession, realpolitik, sentiment, social relation, social science, thought, view

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